The Hair Society

Op-Ed: A Wave We Can’t Brush Off — How COVID-19’s Resurgence Threatens the Hair Industry… Again

Just when we thought we could breathe a little easier, COVID-19 has reared its ugly head once more. With new variants, vaccine hesitancy, and the perpetual cycle of opening and closing, the specter of disruption looms large — this time with vengeance. Businesses, municipalities, and even states are reinstating mask mandates and reconsidering work-from-home orders. While this has obvious implications for some industries, there's one that is continually overlooked yet significantly impacted: the hair industry.

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How detrimental has the COVID-19 pandemic been to theNatural Hair, and Hair Replacement Industries?

Ever since March of 2020, many businesses have taken a [...]

Masks Are Back: Is Your Salon Next?

Regardless of your stance on masks or vaccines, here is what salon owners need to know. With the covid-19 vaccine available to the public, many cities lifted their mandatory mask policies months ago. As a result, many cities are no longer required to wear a mask during familiar summer activities such as vacationing, wedding celebrations, and taking the kids to get "back to school" haircuts.

Covid-19 Impacts on the Hair Industry

I think it is safe to say that we all were greatly impacted by Covid-19, but businesses were hit even harder. Covid-19 started affecting us all in March of 2020, and for many, life has seemed to return to normal; we don't need to wear masks everywhere we go, we can get our hair and nails done, and we can even go out to clubs and bars again.

Acquisitions and Shrinkage of the Hair Replacement Industry

For the hair care industry, there has been a shortage of hair and, with the supply chain disruption worldwide, many hair replacement salons have been either forced out of business, made the difficult decision to retire early, or even be acquired by larger companies like Hair Club.

An Industry In Crisis ( Part 2)

Hair clinics everywhere are struggling to meet the demand for hair commodities. With delivery delays stretching back for months, salons are wondering what they have to offer. If there's no hair to apply, what else can clients expect from us? The Hair Society discussion panel all agreed this is an awkward situation for our industry. Hair system clients cannot obtain new units as frequently, and we've exhausted all possible alternatives.

An Industry In Crisis (Part 1)

At the beginning of 2020, a few salons were seeing increased revenue in comparison to 2019. One hair salon reported, "We were up 25%. And then we were shut down for six weeks.". The pandemic has not only made local impacts, but it also hit us all globally. It is important to remember the repercussions of covid-19 are happening worldwide, not just in our communities. From lockdowns to border closures, the coronavirus has disrupted the system of trade for goods and services in the hair industry around the globe.

Moving Business Forward Through Covid-19

As the covid-19 virus continues to spread, and cases are on the rise, salons, spas, and clinics everywhere are tackling many unanswered questions.

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